Cashier/Administrator

Job summary

We are seeking a part-time Cashier/Administrator to join General Office, St Ann's Hospital.

The working hours are: per week Wednesday - Friday, but with flexibility to work across a 5 day week when needed to provide cross-cover for annual leave and sickness.

It would suit someone with previous experience in finance and figure work, with a helpful attitude, excellent interpersonal skills and good attention to detail.

Main duties of the job

Your main task will be to provide petty cash, banking and financial duties for the site.

Alongside your own role, you will support the Patient Affairs Officer to complete wider administrative duties relating to the patients bank, completing estates requisitions, issuing site keys and alarms to new staff and contractors.

This is post has set tasks with deadlines for completion, interspersed with a variety of administrative tasks which will take you across the site.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please access the support.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

GCSE in English and Maths Grade C or above, or equiv RSAII or Equivalent Experience in Word Processing/Typing

Skills, Experience and Knowledge

Essential

To have experience of working within a office environment with cash handling and financial reconciliation experience. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills towards people at all levels within the organisation and externally. Good time management skills to work within set deadlines. Good organisational skills and ability to organise own workload. Must be computer literate and able to learn and work on a variety of systems.

Desirable

Previous experience of working within the NHS, ideally Mental Health Services

Finance and Resources

Essential

To be able to balance and record financial transactions, following organisational instructions, policies and regulations.

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Essential

To be able to work flexibly to cross cover with the Patient Affairs Officer across 5 days a week to provide a continuous service during periods of leave or sickness. To be able to work in a busy environment in a calm, efficient and confident way. To be helpful and approachable and demonstrate a patient and supportive approach towards others. To have positive, professional and can-do approach.

Additional Requirements

Essential

To have neat and understandable handwriting.

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